S 31 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act drafted with the help of ChatGPT to regulate generative artificial intelligence models like ChatGPT

This bill proposes creating a new chapter in Massachusetts law to regulate large-scale generative artificial intelligence models, such as ChatGPT, which are defined as systems with at least one billion parameters. It requires companies operating these models to register with the Attorney General and adhere to specific operating standards, including preventing discrimination, implementing watermarks to identify AI-generated text, protecting user data, obtaining informed consent for data collection, and conducting regular risk assessments. The Attorney General would be responsible for enforcing these rules and maintaining a public registry of registered companies, with violations subject to legal action under existing consumer protection laws. The legislation also includes a disclaimer stating that while the text was drafted with the assistance of an AI, any errors are the responsibility of the human authors.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Dec 28, 2023
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This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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